Cross Dock Driver

Essential Job Duties

• Drive truck to transfer product between locations, wholesaler and drop box locations in outlying markets. Transportation of product is usually made over long distances via interstate/inter‑provincial, crossing state/province lines. Driver may operate within state/province lines, but product continues to travel outside state/province lines once delivered to the location.
• Pickup truck at the warehouse/cross dock and may load truck according to safety standards and to ensure product integrity.
• Verify the condition of the truck, the manifest and other paperwork associated with the delivery.
• Drive to the destination and may physically unload the truck, verify parts unloaded, obtain signature of receiving location confirming the accuracy of parts shown on the order and those received and sign off on the integrity of what was loaded at the location.
• Make proper notations on the manifest or provide credit memos on parts being returned to the locations, wholesalers and drop boxes.
• Pick up stock purchase orders or buy out purchase orders from vendors on vendor "fill in" purchase orders and bring parts back to the location.
• Complete check‑in process when returning to the location to verify parts and paperwork.
• Turn in paperwork after check‑in.
• Comply with established company policies and procedures.
• Initiate and support the continual improvement of LKQ's quality improvement program.
• Pass random drug testing as required.
• Successful completion of annual training as assigned.
• Operate in compliance with applicable rules and regulations set forth by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Not responsible for supervising employees.

• High School Diploma/GED.
• 3+ years of related experience required;
  Still acquiring higher level knowledge and skills.
• 2+ years of commercial driving and warehouse related experience.
• Accredited commercial driving school certificate.
• CDL Class A license (EZ Driver license for Canada).
• Must be fully DOT qualified, possess a valid driver's license with the proper endorsement for driving a commercial vehicle of at least 10,001 lbs. or greater, and have an acceptable driving record.
• Must meet Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and physical requirements and be knowledgeable of DOT regulations.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must comply with state and local mandated requirements as well as Department of Transportation ("DOT") and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ("FMCSA") regulations.

• Forklift certified preferable.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and to draw and interpret graphs.

Frequent use of Outlook, Word, Excel, graphics, etc. Ability to create, maintain and incorporate functions into Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, databases, and Powerpoint presentations to support business objectives.

Regularly uses moderately complex oral and written skills. May train others in functional areas, interact with others and make presentations to department or middle management.

Problems encountered are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures.

Decisions generally affect own job or assigned functional area. Results are defined; sets personal own goals and determines how to achieve results with few or no guidelines to follow; supervisor/manager provides broad guidance and overall direction.

Handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously with moderate complexity. No additional competencies required.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to drive a vehicle most of the time. Must be able to sit and drive for extended periods of time (up to 12 hours at a time); use hands to operate machinery.

May need to stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, reach, climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch for extended periods.